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CHAS Health • Cheney, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing primary medical services at CHAS Health clinics in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations of the CHAS Health Board of Directors and administration. CHAS Health is committed to fostering a fulfilling career path while serving the community, making an impact on patient’s lives and the greater community. We provide trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant school.
• Valid licensure in state of practice required.
• Board Certified or Eligible.
• Able to apply for prescriptive privileges.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.).
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Treats a mixed patient population, across gender, age and ethnicity, as well as insured and uninsured patients within scope of practice and delineated clinical privileges.
• Examines patient to determine general physical condition.
• Performs physical examinations, minor procedures, and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses condition.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures, under the direct supervision of a physician.
• Orders inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases.
• Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
• Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Records and/or signs off on physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition, in patient’s electronic chart in accordance with established standards.
• Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
• Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques, and acquire team-building skills.
• Participates in peer reviews.
• Develops practice plan and relationship with supervisory physician.
• Participates in clinic quality initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• More than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement.
• CME and license fee reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree